New England Folk Music Archives

Auction Items for New England Folk Music Archives Gala
September 20th Hard Rock Cafe Boston MA
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	Adam Ezra House Concert - $750 Adam Ezra, often teetering somewhere between intense rocker and perceptive poet, has the ability to make you dance and sing along while learning about senate processes and pondering the absurdities of war. The definition of a prolific songwriter. Hooky songs with lilting melodies and catchy choruses his performance is engaging and thought provoking. There is a definite "feel good vibe" to the show. Making appearances with acts such as: Guster, Aerosmith, The Wailers, Jason Mraz and Spearhead to Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Ellis Paul and Antje Duvekot This house concert will consist of an acoustic performance you will never forget featuring Adam Ezra and percussionist Jeff "Turtle" Goulart. As Adam is stationed in Boston any travel outside of 60 miles will be reimbursed to the artist. Concert date is subject to artist's schedule availability
	End of Summer Bouquet - $60 "There's nothing like a bright summer day. And there's nothing like receiving a colorful basket of summer flowers that will make any day brighter." This beautiful flower basket was arranged by the Currans Brothers florist in Danvers, MA
	Hand-painted Guitar by Antje Duvekot - $300 The stunning imagery of Antje Duvekot's lyrics reflects onto her artwork. Rarely will one have the opportunity to own such a unique, handmade, instrument. The guitar speaks for itself. (guitar donated by First Act, painted guitar donated by Antje Duvekot)
CD and Hand-written Lyrics from Meg Hutchinson Meg Hutchinson is a writer with an uncanny perceptiveness about the natural world and the human condition. Hutchinson has garnered much critical attention for her unique alto vocals and resonating, razor-sharp lyrics, and her sophisticated folk/pop songwriting. Combining her raw storytelling folk style with tasteful, intimate production, the album showcases her sweet, earthy vocals that have been the hallmark of her music.
Folkn' Good Goodies - $50 This basket is brimming with exclusive coffee and homemade deserts topped with coffee mugs.
	Membership and Tour of the Isabella Stewart Gardiner Museum - $80 The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum displays an art collection of world importance. The collection is of more than 2,500 objects of an increadible variety - including, but not limited to, paintings, sculpture, furniture, textiles, ceramics, photographs, and rare books - from ancient Rome, Medieval Europe, Renaissance Italy, Asia, the Islamic world and 19th-century France and America. Built to evoke a 15th-century Venetian palace, the Museum itself provides an atmospheric setting for Isabella Stewart Gardner's inventive creation. Exhibitions examine historical and social perspectives of works of art, resulting in a truly enriching experience for visitors to the Museum. The permanent collection is today a source of inspiration for educators, thinkers and contemporary artists. The Gardner Museum has remained essentially unchanged since Isabella Stuart Gardiner began her collection. Unchanged but certainly not stagnant. Three floors of galleries surround a garden courtyard blooming with life in all seasons. The galleries are filled with paintings, sculpture, tapestries, furniture, and decorative arts from cultures spanning thirty centuries.
	Scarves Designed by Leslie Singer - $80 Leslie Singer's scarves are all different in design and color, each with its own unique personal touch. With artistically printed silk on one side and angola on the other these scarves are an incredibly soft and warm one of a kind addition to your winter wear.
	Unreleased WPA (Works Progress Administration) CD - $15 WPA was born out of the musical community surrounding the legendary LA club, Largo. The members of the band had known and admired each other for years, and found themselves with a strong batch of unrecorded songs and a collective feeling that it might be a good idea to put something on tape. WPA is an expandable collective, with Luke Bulla (Lyle Lovett), Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek) and Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket) at its core. Their newest record (self titled) was recorded with additional members Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), Benmont Tench (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), Greg Leisz (Bill Frisell, Joni Mitchell), Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello and the Imposters), and Davey Faragher (Cracker, the Imposters). After a chance meeting between Sean and Grammy winning recording engineer Jim Scott, the group found themselves recording in Scott's studio, Plyrz, 17 songs live in five days. In an era where the expectation is that a “supergroup” is something conceived by business executives, this band came out of an authentic and vibrant musical community, and the album is a beautiful reflection of its origins. The album begins with a powerful dose of dual fiddles, pedal steel and piano, revealing the band's palette from the first bar. The album continues with songs penned and sung by Glen Phillips, plaintive and introspective tunes from Sean Watkins, commanding vocals performed by Luke Bulla, and the haunting voice of Sara Watkins. Despite having four lead singers and a high level of instrumental prowess the band keeps its focus in service to the song, and creates a sound that is both timeless and unique. WPA will be touring in Boston mid-November.
	Pottery Bowl - $25 Handcrafted by Gretchen Mamis these sporty fishbowls are a perfect accent. These are stoneware bowls, which means they can be used in a low oven or a microwave. Artisan, Gretchen Mamis has been potting on and off for most of her life. She "loves that clay suffers no fools and yet allows the maximum in experiment."
	Pottery Bird Bath - $80 This bird bath works beautifully on a patio or hidden among some plants. As it is approximately 14" high the bird bath is cat friendly. Gretchen Mamis handcrafted this bird bath and has been potting on and off for most of her life. She "loves that clay suffers no fools and yet allows the maximum in experiment."